Arizona lawmakers give early approval to restrict mail-in voting Via Just The News: Many voters in Arizona would need to use the ballot box instead of their mailbox if new legislation becomes law. The Senate Government Committee approved of Senate Bill 1404 along party lines Monday. If enacted, it would repeal the state’s Active Early Voting List (AEVL) and only allow mail-in voting for residents that meet one of a […]
IRS backtracks on facial recognition after backlash Via Just The News: The IRS announced Monday it will “transition away” from using third-party facial recognition technology after bipartisan backlash on the issue. The IRS faced controversy in recent weeks over the use of facial identification for new online accounts. The agency said the measure was an effort to increase security but has now backed down. “The IRS takes taxpayer privacy and […]
South Dakota Passes Gov. Kristi Noem’s Ban on Boys Competing in Girls’ Sports Via Breitbart: South Dakota’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill championed by Gov. Kristi Noem (R) requiring K-12 and collegiate athletes to compete against athletes of their own sex, as opposed to their gender identity. Senate Bill 46, called Fairness in Women’s Sports, is headed to Noem’s desk for signature after it was passed 50-17 […]
Migration from blue states spikes cost of living in certain cities Via Just The News: The cost of living is skyrocketing in certain “migration destination” cities where those fleeing mostly blue states are landing, according to a newly released report. Redfin released the analysis, which shows that cities like Atlanta, Phoenix and Tampa have seen higher rates of inflation than the country overall. According to the report, those increases are […]
Fort Bragg, California, to Retain Confederate Name After Deadlock Via Breitbart: The Northern California city of Fort Bragg, California, will remain named after a Confederate general after local leaders could not reach consensus after a public participation process, with many locals wishing to keep the name for historic reasons. The town, located along the Pacific Coast in Mendocino County, has about 7,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census. The town […]
25 states urge Supreme Court to hear case challenging Maryland's strict firearm laws Via Just The News: Twenty-five states, led by Arizona and West Virginia, are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Bianchi v. Frosh, which challenges Maryland's restrictive Firearms Safety Act of 2013. They're asking the court to ultimately strike down the law, which the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld last September, in a brief filed with […]
Noem bill would allow employees to sue over COVID vaccination mandates Via Just The News: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is proposing a bill that would allow employees to sue employers if they are denied an exemption from a COVID-19 vaccination. The governor unveiled legislation Thursday that would require employers to grant the exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Employers also would be required to recognize natural immunity as an […]
Wisconsin becomes latest state to approve Convention of the States resolution Via Just The News: Wisconsin is the latest state to go on the record in asking for a convention to change the U.S. Constitution. The Wisconsin Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for a Convention of the States. "Thank goodness our Constitution has given the states and the people a framework to step in and save the Republic […]
Judge strikes down New York’s mask mandate as illegal Via Just The News: A state judge on Monday struck down New York’s mask mandate, ruling Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration did not have the authority to enact such a mandate without approval from the Legislature. Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademaker concluded the rule amounted to “a law that was promulgated and enacted unlawfully by an executive branch state […]
